Sonar Signal Processing
3D Signal Representation

3D Representation of a Continuous Series of Processed Echo Return Waveforms

This is three dimensional way to view a series of returns. Signal strength is in the up axis, and noted by color, with blue to red representing the return amplitude from weak to strong. Time is in the positive direction across the page. The series of pings are depicted in the direction away from the viewer. The continuous strong bottom returns are shown as a ridge across the screen. Fish, bottom features, and a fishing line dropped from the test boat are shown above the bottom.